Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Improving Indian Health and Sanitation: A Community Effort 1959-08-04 1959-08-04 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 86th (1959-1961) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_12_0000, Box, 41, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883564 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.); Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Comanche Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma 14 Pages The American Indian Institute held its second annual conference at the University of Oklahoma in 1956, with a large number of attendees representing various Indian tribes and organizations. The conference discussed health, social welfare, education, and preservation of customs. The health group recommended better health education and coordination between Indian and non-Indian communities. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Native American Nutrition: Promoting Health and Community through Cooking and Education 1965-01-01 1965-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_13_0000, Box, 41, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883602 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Caddo Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma 3 Pages Mrs. Helen Edge from Fort Cobb, Oklahoma has written to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting a patent-in-fee for her land allotment. The Bureau of Indian Affairs rejected her initial application, citing her inability to manage her affairs without supervision. Senator Harris has forwarded her request for reconsideration, and a full report is being prepared by the Branch of Social Services. Mrs. Edge's case is currently under review for a possible appeal. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Empowering Indian Communities: Vocational Training and Economic Success 1965-06-04 1965-06-04 James, Overton, 1925-2015 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_52_33_0000, Box, 52, 33, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0019 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0019_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883345 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0019.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Chippewa Nation; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Comanche Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Seminole Nation; Creek Nation 2 Pages The Bureau of Indian Affairs has renewed contracts with six manufacturers to provide on-the-job training for 236 American Indians in various industrial skills. The training is part of the Employment Assistance Program to help reservation Indians find jobs. The companies involved include Harry Winston, Inc., Mitchell Furniture Industries, Inc., Northern Cedarcraft Products, Inc., Sequoyah Mills, Inc., Systems Engineering Electronics, Inc., and Venride, Inc. The total contract amount is over $150,000. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Concerns over Transfer of Virgil N. Harrington to Alaska 1965-10-26 1965-10-26 Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_52_33_0000, Box, 52, 33, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883336 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0010.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 16 Pages The document is a series of letters and resolutions recommending Houston Bus Hill, a Choctaw Indian attorney, for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Interior in charge of Indian Affairs or Public Land Management. Various individuals and tribal councils express their support for Hill's appointment, citing his qualifications, experience, and loyalty to the Democratic party. The documents highlight Hill's legal expertise, experience with Indian affairs, and endorsement from the Choctaw Tribal Council. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The House of Service: A Letter to Honorable Fred Harris 1966-05-26 1966-05-26 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_13_0000, Box, 41, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0022 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0022_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883621 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0022.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 1 Page Father Peter Jo Powell, director of St. Augustine's Center for American Indians in Chicago, writes to Senator Fred Harris expressing interest in his statements on national Indian policies. He highlights their work in community development projects and alcohol treatment programs for urban Indians. Father Powell looks forward to discussing their mutual concerns with Senator Harris. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Reflections on Indian Affairs: A Journey Towards Equality 1966-07-12 1966-07-12 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_12_0000, Box, 41, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0026 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0026_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883562 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0026.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma 6 Pages The Oklahoma Indian Newsletter discusses the issue of heirship land ownership among Native Americans in Oklahoma, highlighting the complexity and complications of dividing inherited land among multiple heirs. It also addresses the importance of sanitation in Indian communities, detailing a project led by Gabe E. Parker to provide clean water and sanitary facilities to a Choctaw settlement. The newsletter encourages Indians to participate in discussions and provide feedback on these important issues. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mrs. Martha R. Siegel 1966-09-15 1966-09-15 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_12_0000, Box, 41, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0062 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0062_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883598 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0062.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Kickapoo Nation; Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Quapaw Nation; Potawatomi Tribe; Sac and Fox Nation; Ponca Nation; Tonkawa Nation; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Shawnee Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 12 Pages The University of Oklahoma is seeking to establish an Institute of Indian Education to serve the Indian population in the United States. The population of Indians in Oklahoma is significant, making it an ideal location for the institute. Education for Indian youth is a priority, as there is a demand for more comprehensive courses of study. The institute would also address social and health issues faced by the Indian population. Oklahoma has a cooperative educational environment and a large Indian population that would benefit from the proposed institute. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Challenges in Indian Housing Development in Oklahoma 1970-07-08 1970-07-08 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_4_0000, Box, 33, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0015 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865183 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0015.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Comanche Nation; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Seminole Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 45 Pages Ms. Ann O'Loughlin wrote to Senator Dewey Bartlett requesting assistance in getting a house built by the Seminole Indian Housing Authority. Senator Bartlett responded, stating that there are 463 applications ahead of hers and it is uncertain when she might receive a house. Another letter from Bob Cannon, Chairman of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, discussed the challenges with finding an Indian Housing Authority to build homes in the area. The Comanche Housing Authority was identified as the most likely to complete the project, while other authorities were facing issues such as misappropriation of funds. HUD's role was to make houses available, and they were working with the Comanches to move the project forward. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senate Subcommittee on Indian Housing Hearings: Addressing Housing Needs for Indigenous Communities 1970-07-08 1970-07-08 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_6_0000, Box, 33, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865230 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0011.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Creek Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Seminole Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Sac and Fox Nation; Chickasaw Nation; Cherokee Nation; Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma 4 Pages The document outlines a Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs hearing on Indian housing, with various witnesses representing different Native American nations and housing authorities in Oklahoma. The hearing took place on August 6 at the Holiday Inn in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and continued on August 7 at the WCD Building in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Witnesses discussed issues related to housing needs, regulations, and progress in providing housing for Native American communities. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Resolution Requests for Riverside Indian School Building Program 1971-01-01 1971-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_36_6_0000, Box, 36, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Riverside%20Indian%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865436 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Riverside%20Indian%20School,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Caddo Nation; Comanche Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 3 Pages The document is a request from the Riverside Indian School to Representative Dewey F. Bartlett for support in their building program. Enclosed are two resolutions passed by the Riverside Advisory School Board requesting additional funding for the design and construction of school facilities. The resolutions highlight the urgent need for funding to improve educational facilities for Indian youth at the Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Resolution Request for Additional Funding for Riverside Indian School 1971-01-01 1971-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_36_6_0000, Box, 36, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Riverside%20Indian%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865439 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Riverside%20Indian%20School,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Comanche Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians 4 Pages A letter about the Riverside Indian School Board requesting support and funding from representatives for their school facilities in Anadarko, Oklahoma. They are seeking additional funds to meet the needs of their students and maintain accreditation. The resolutions are being forwarded to Representative Dewey F. Bartlett and Representative Tom Steed for their support. The Superintendent of the school, Edward Lonefight, is requesting assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for their program. The resolutions outline the need for additional funding to improve the educational program at the school. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Building a Better Future: Construction Needs for Riverside Indian School 1972-05-18 1972-05-18 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_36_6_0000, Box, 36, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Riverside%20Indian%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865435 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Riverside%20Indian%20School,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Comanche Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Caddo Nation 3 Pages The Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma is in need of new construction to meet the needs of its population. This includes two new dormitories, a new school complex with classrooms and an auditorium, a student center, a gymnasium and athletic field complex, and a plant management shop, warehouse, and bus garage. The estimated cost for these projects is $7,506,000. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Challenges and Progress in Indian Housing Development: A Review of the Oklahoma Region 1973-01-01 1973-01-01 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_4_0000, Box, 33, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865177 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0009.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Creek Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Seminole Nation 13 Pages The document is a response to Senator Bartlett's request for information on Indian housing in Oklahoma. It discusses the production of Indian housing units in Oklahoma, delays in construction due to various factors, training efforts by HUD, turnover in Indian housing authority personnel, and the issue of delinquency in the program. The document emphasizes the need for improved efficiency in the production process and addressing issues beyond just housing production. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Delinquency Rates Among Indian Housing Authorities 1973-01-01 1973-01-01 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_4_0000, Box, 33, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865178 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0010.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Shawnee Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Ponca Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Seminole Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Creek Nation; Comanche Nation 1 Page The document addresses the delinquency rate among Indian Housing Authorities, providing a status report on 15 authorities as of February 27, 1976. It includes the percentage of homeowners who are delinquent in their house payments and the increase in accounts receivable since the previous report in December 1975. The document is addressed to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett and signed by Robert H. Breeden, Director of the Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Title: Request for Assistance in Indian Affairs 1973-01-01 1973-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977); 93rd (1973-1975) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_13_0000, Box, 41, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0046 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0046_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883645 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0046.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 3 Pages The Tribal Indian Land Rights Association of Oregon has officers and board members who are working to protect the rights of Indian people in Oregon. They are concerned about the allotment issue and feel that the federal representatives are not adequately representing the Indian people. They are organizing to fight for Indian land rights and have filed suits in various states, including Oregon. Representative Robert Smith has disclosed that Indian claims to federal lands in Oregon could wipe out state lands and forests, and a hearing will be held to address these issues. Amos A. Hopkins-Dukes, the National Executive Director, is leading the effort to acquire land for Indians under an 1887 allotment act. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Improving Indian Housing: Recommendations from Senate Field Hearings 1973-06-04 1973-06-04 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_6_0000, Box, 33, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865225 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0006.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Sac and Fox Nation; Creek Nation; Tonkawa Nation; Caddo Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Seminole Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation 29 Pages The Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs held field hearings in Muskogee and Anadarko, Oklahoma in 1975 to address the challenges faced by Indian Housing Authorities in providing adequate housing to tribal members. Testimony was given by various tribal members and housing authorities, highlighting issues such as the lack of specific guidelines, the need for an Indian Housing Handbook, establishment of an Indian Desk at HUD offices, reduction of paperwork, uniform rent schedules, funding for PILOT taxes, more technical assistance, individual audits, uniform pay-off schedules, and a review of criteria for housing program participation. Solutions were proposed to streamline procedures and improve the delivery system for Indian housing. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Indian Housing Mobility in the Anadarko Area: A Report to Senator Bartlett 1974-02-08 1974-02-08 Risenhoover, Theodore Ted, 1934-2006 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_2_0000, Box, 33, 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0023 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0023_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865153 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0023.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Education Indians of North America--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Absentee-Shawnee Nation; Kickapoo Nation; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Caddo Nation; Potawatomi Tribe; Shawnee Nation; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Ponca Nation; Tonkawa Nation; Comanche Nation; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes 3 Pages The document from the United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Dewey Bartlett discusses the need for new housing units for Indian families in the Anadarko Area. The document mentions the discrepancy between the Bureau's statistics and the number of housing applications on file, attributing it to the mobility of Indian families. The Bureau's Annual Housing Inventory Report estimates that 2,198 new dwelling units are needed to address overcrowding and substandard living conditions. The document also highlights the challenges in accurately determining the number of Indian families moving within the area. The enclosed housing inventory data provides a breakdown of housing needs by tribe in the Anadarko Area. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Inspection and Repairs: Housing Authority of the Kiowa Tribe of Indians 1974-03-26 1974-03-26 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_5_0000, Box, 33, 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0029 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0029_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865217 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0029.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma 15 Pages The Housing Authority of the Kiowa Tribe of Indians is facing issues with substandard construction in their housing units. They have requested an inspection team from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assess the conditions of their homes and make necessary corrections. The enclosed documents detail the deficiencies found in the units inspected and the repairs needed, such as replacing faucets, resealing exterior openings, and reinstalling sub-flooring. The Housing Authority is struggling to collect payments and evict non-paying tenants due to the poor construction of the homes. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK EPIC: Empowering Indian Education Through Professional Training 1974-06-30 1974-06-30 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_6_0000, Box, 31, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0012 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864907 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0012.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--United States Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Creek Nation; Seminole Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 2 Pages Education Professionals for Indian Children (EPIC) was started at Northeastern in 1973 to improve educational services for Indian students. The program offers three separate programs for Indian students interested in careers in Indian education: Pre-Intern Teaching Program, Indian Intern Teacher Training Program, and Counselor-Administrator Graduate Program. The programs provide academic, seminar, and field training experiences. EPIC is sponsored by the Cherokee Tribe and NEOSU and has had 138 students complete the Intern Teaching program, with 94% finding employment in Indian education. Participants receive stipends to cover transportation expenses. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Addressing the Critical Need for Indian Housing in Oklahoma 1975-01-01 1975-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_3_0000, Box, 33, 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_3_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865167 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_33_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Education Indians of North America--United States Cherokee Nation; Otoe Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Seminole Nation; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Caddo Nation; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Ponca Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Creek Nation; Comanche Nation 15 Pages The document is a letter from Henry M. Jackson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, inviting the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to present testimony at hearings regarding Indian housing in Oklahoma. The document provides details about the hearings, the need for safe and sanitary housing for Indian families, and requests for continued funding for housing programs. It also includes a resolution outlining the housing needs of sixteen Indian tribal housing authorities in Oklahoma. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Improving Housing Conditions for the Kiowa Tribe: A Call to Action 1975-01-01 1975-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_4_0000, Box, 33, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865170 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Education Indians of North America--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma 5 Pages The Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma is facing a housing crisis, with inadequate funding and ineffective programs. Suggestions are made for improving the housing situation, such as creating a single agency for Indian housing, improving accountability, and changing construction practices. There are also concerns about HUD policies and the need for greater flexibility in housing design. The document requests equal treatment for tribes regardless of state residence and emphasizes the importance of proper coordination between agencies. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Addressing Housing Needs for Comanche Indians in Oklahoma 1975-01-01 1975-01-01 Swimmer, Ross O., 1943- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_4_0000, Box, 33, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0014 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865182 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0014.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Caddo Nation; Comanche Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 5 Pages The document includes a series of letters discussing housing issues for Comanche Indians in Oklahoma and concerns about House bill 1218 related to Indian lifestyles. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett responds to the letters, acknowledging the housing situation and addressing the confusion about the bill. The documents express the need for more housing units in Cotton County and opposition to House bill 1218. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter to Secretary Carla A. Hills Regarding American Indian Employment Opportunities in HUD 1975-01-01 1975-01-01 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_5_0000, Box, 33, 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865189 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0001.pdf correspondence Education; Social Welfare Indians of North America--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Cherokee Nation 1 Page The National Congress of American Indians sent a letter to Secretary Carla A. Hills urging her to extend the closing dates of certain positions to allow more American Indians to apply. They are concerned that qualified Indian applicants are being rejected and a non-Indian was selected for a position. They request a review of all Indian applicants and ask for consideration of American Indians for all positions. They also mention that HUD is not following the affirmative action program mandated by Executive Order 11478. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Local Indian Housing Authorities by Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Office 1975-01-01 1975-01-01 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_1_0000, Box, 33, 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0017 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0017_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865111 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0017.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Ponca Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Comanche Nation; Absentee-Shawnee Nation; Kickapoo Nation; Caddo Nation; Otoe Nation; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Potawatomi Tribe; Creek Nation; Shawnee Nation 23 Pages The document is a list of local Indian Housing Authorities by Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Office in different regions, such as Aberdeen Area, Albuquerque Area, and Anadarko Area. Each area lists the names and contact information of the Executive Directors or Chairpersons of various tribal housing authorities. The list is dated June 25, 1975, and is signed by Ronald Froman, the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the Creek Nation of Oklahoma. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Production of Housing Units for Oklahoma Indians: Inception to 12-31-75 1975-02-17 1975-02-17 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_6_0000, Box, 33, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0018 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0018_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865237 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0018.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Housing and Community Development Indians of North America--United States Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Otoe Nation; Comanche Nation; Seminole Nation; Creek Nation; Chickasaw Nation; Absentee-Shawnee Nation; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Ponca Nation; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Shawnee Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma 5 Pages The document provides data on the production of housing units for Oklahoma Indians from inception to December 31, 1975. The total number of units completed, accepted, under construction, and allocated are listed for various tribes. The document also includes statistics on the Indian population and housing development in different regions. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Expansion of Washita Basin Water Project to Include Kiowa Families 1975-08-05 1975-08-05 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_1_0000, Box, 33, 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865101 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0007.pdf correspondence Families; Health; Education Indians of North America--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 5 Pages The document from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in response to a request from the Kiowa Business Committee regarding the addition of participants to Phase I of the Washita Basin Water Project. The document outlines the proposed waterlines to serve the homes listed and suggests that financial participation from non-Indian homes may be necessary. It also mentions plans for Phase II of the project to serve more homes in the area. The Kiowa Tribe had submitted a list of families for consideration to be added to the project. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Commitments Made by HUD for Indian Housing and Community Development Programs in Oklahoma: A Request for Written Confirmation 1975-08-13 1975-08-13 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_6_0000, Box, 33, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0030 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0030_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865249 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0030.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Shawnee Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Potawatomi Tribe; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Tonkawa Nation; Otoe Nation; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Kickapoo Nation; Ponca Nation; Comanche Nation; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 2 Pages The United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas are requesting confirmation from HUD regarding commitments made during a hearing held on February 12, 1976. They are seeking funds for audits of Housing Authorities, a reduction in processing time for Indian houses, an increase in units under ACC, and regular meetings with Tribal representatives to address various issues. They are also advocating for equal consideration in Community Development funding and elimination of discriminatory provisions. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Challenges and Concerns in Coordinating Funding for Indian Housing Authorities 1975-08-20 1975-08-20 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_7_0000, Box, 33, 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865257 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0004.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Creek Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 24 Pages The document discusses various issues related to the Indian housing program, including funding, effectiveness, technical assistance, management problems, relocation of programs, and eligibility criteria. Questions are raised about the allocation of funds, delays in processing applications, and the use of outdated data for evaluating applications. The document also mentions the need for revised guidelines for funding non-reservation Indian tribes and the lack of Community Development Block Grant funds for tribes in Oklahoma. Additionally, concerns are raised about the suspension of housing applications in Oklahoma and the impact of one authority's actions on others. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Investigation into Mistreatment of Indian Students: The Formation of a Planning Group 1975-12-04 1975-12-04 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_3_0000, Box, 30, 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_3_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Anadarko%20Office/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_30_03_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864821 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Anadarko%20Office/CAC_CC_003_02_30_03_0002.pdf correspondence Education Indians of North America--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Creek Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 2 Pages The document discusses the mistreatment of Indian students in college and the formation of a new organization to provide planning and assistance for Indian job programs. It mentions allegations of incompetence and mistreatment by officials in the Higher Education Department and the firing of a temporary employee, June Artichoker, who spoke out against the mistreatment. The National Congress of American Indians will seek an investigation into Artichoker's dismissal. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Shaping the Future: Oklahoma Indians Named to Federal Commission 1976-01-01 1976-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_10_0000, Box, 33, 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0027 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0027_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865317 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0027.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Otoe Nation; Seminole Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Ponca Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Cayuga Nation; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Creek Nation 1 Page Eleven native Oklahomans have been appointed to a commission to help shape future Indian legislation. United States Senator Dewey Bartlett plans to press for federal school aid for the Tulsa school system. The commission is focused on the Indian Self-Determination Act of 1975, which allows tribes to take control of some services. Bartlett also discussed the issue of crude oil decontrol and its potential impact on gasoline prices. Chief Harry Belvin of the Choctaws announced he would not seek re-election. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Urgent Call to Support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, HR 7852 1976-01-01 1976-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_8_0000, Box, 33, 8, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865274 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0004.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Lenape Nation; Chippewa Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 1 Page The Association of American Indian Physicians is urging all American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Indian organizations to support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, HR 7852. The bill is currently stalled in legislative processes and needs strong support to move forward. It is important for individuals to contact their state delegation, House committees, and other House members to express support for the bill. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to reach out to family, friends, and media to garner further support for the legislation. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Urgent Request for Investigation into Drug Situation at Fort Sill Indian School 1977-01-01 1977-01-01 Kessler, Edwin, III, 1928-2017 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_22_0000, Box, 31, 22, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0030 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0030_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865072 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0030.pdf correspondence Education Indians of North America--United States Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation 2 Pages Dosel Realty Agency in Miami, Oklahoma, informs Mr. Harold Kesler that there is no record of land being allocated to Charles Nitzschke or Chi-Cin-Noha. The agency also states that the Miami Indians of Oklahoma do not own any land in a restricted status in Oklahoma. Additionally, Kiowa Indian Services Inc. requests the tribal chairmen of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache tribes to investigate the drug and narcotics situation at Fort Sill Indian School and to address the issue with the Anadarko Area Office. They believe that marijuana is being smoked by students on campus and other drugs may be brought in from outside sources. Copies of this request have been sent to various government officials for further action. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Urgent Request for Completion of New Dormitories at Riverside Indian School 1977-10-12 1977-10-12 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_3_0000, Box, 31, 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_3_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Caddo%20Riverside%20School,%201978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_31_3_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864851 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Caddo%20Riverside%20School,%201978/CAC_CC_003_02_31_3_0002.pdf correspondence Education Indians of North America--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma 5 Pages The document addresses concerns about the delayed completion of new dormitories at the Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma, which is impacting the capacity for boarding students. The document outlines the reasons for the delay, efforts to expedite the completion of the dormitories, and plans for final inspection and occupancy. The Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma has requested that at least one dormitory be completed by August 21 to accommodate students for the fall term. The document emphasizes the importance of completing the construction project to alleviate enrollment problems and ensure the educational welfare of Indian children. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Opposition to Transfer of Indian Education Programs: A Call for Action 1978-01-17 1978-01-17 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_7_0000, Box, 31, 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0027 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0027_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864986 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201975/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0027.pdf correspondence Education; Health Indians of North America--United States Chickasaw Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Seminole Nation; Creek Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Cherokee Nation 24 Pages Various tribal organizations and councils are expressing concern and opposition to Senate Bill S.991, which proposes transferring Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Programs to a new Federal Department of Education. They argue that the unique needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native educational programs are different from the general population and should remain under the Bureau of Indian Affairs to maintain the trust relationship with Indian tribes. They also request for a detailed plan for the new department's function and the role of Indian education within it, as well as safeguards to ensure adequate funding for Indian education programs. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Supporting Funding for Kiowa Tribe Adult Education Grant Application 1978-04-29 1978-04-29 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_13_0000, Box, 31, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Kiowa%20Application,%201978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865013 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Kiowa%20Application,%201978/CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 3 Pages The document is a series of letters regarding the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma's application for funding under Part C, Adult Education, of Title IV, the Indian Education Act. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expresses support for the funding application and requests fair consideration from the Office of Indian Education. The Kiowa Tribal Administrator, Bobby Cannon, also seeks support from Senator Bellmon and expresses concern about the distribution of grants under the Indian Education Act. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Support for Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma's Funding Application under Indian Education Act 1978-05-12 1978-05-12 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_13_0000, Box, 31, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Kiowa%20Application,%201978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865014 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Kiowa%20Application,%201978/CAC_CC_003_2_31_13_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 3 Pages The document is a series of letters regarding the funding application submitted by the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma under the Title IV, Part C, Indian Education Act. The Deputy Commissioner for Indian Education is reviewing the application and expects to make final funding decisions by late May 1978. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expressed his support for the application and requested fair consideration for it. The Office of Congressional Liaison will notify successful applicants in the district prior to the general announcement of awards. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Ensuring Native American Employment: An Urgent Call to Action 1978-08-16 1978-08-16 Cox, Claude A., 1913- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_6_0000, Box, 31, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0055 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0055_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864950 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0055.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma 8 Pages The document is a letter acknowledging concerns about Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) legislation that would have an adverse impact on Indian participation in the program. The document urges consideration of the needs of Native American communities in extending CETA, including funding for programs, administrative structure, and job opportunities in the private sector. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a special relationship between Indian tribes and the federal government. Text